Convert 42 Fahrenheit to Celsius

What is 42 Fahrenheit in Celsius?

Answer: 42 degrees Fahrenheit is equal to 5.56 degrees Celsius
42°F = 5.56°C

Explanation of 42 Fahrenheit to Celsius Conversion

Celsius to Fahrenheit Conversion Formula: °C = (°F - 32) × 5/9

According to Fahrenheit to Celsius Conversion formula if you want to convert 42 (forty-two) degrees Fahrenheit (°F) to degrees Celsius (°C) you have to subtract 32 from 42 and then multiply by 5/9. (multiplication by 5/9 means that you can first multiply by 5 and then divide by 9).

Here is the complete solution:

((42 - 32) × 5) ÷ 9

=

(10 × 5) ÷ 9

=

50 ÷ 9

=

5.56

(five point five six degrees Celsius )

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About "Fahrenheit to Celsius" Calculator

This converter will help you to convert degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius (f to c). For example, it can help you find out what is 42 Fahrenheit in Celsius? (The answer is: 5.56). Enter the number of degrees Fahrenheit (e.g. '42') and hit the 'Convert' button.

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What is 42 Fahrenheit in Celsius?

42 degrees Fahrenheit is equal to 5.56 degrees Celsius